What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counsel - Fixed Income position at Michael Page?
Top investment bank has an opening for an entrepreneurial Senior Counsel to provide legal and regulatory support with a focus on swaps, FX, rates, credit, derivatives, high-yield, distressed trading, electronic trading, and related initiatives.
Client Details
Top investment banking client
Description
Main Responsibilities:
- Serve as counsel to Fixed Income sales & trading businesses, including FX, Rates, credit, derivatives, high yield, distressed trading and electronic trading, and all related legal and regulatory matters.
- Advise on regulatory considerations and new initiatives
- Perform major role in collaborating with front office, Litigation and control functions across the enterprise as needed regarding regulatory inquiries and special remediation efforts arising out of covered business lines
- Provide coverage of Title VII/Swap Dealer matters including regulatory margin requirements for OTC derivatives.
- Assist in managing external counsel relationships
Profile
- JD from US ABA accredited law school
- 3 years of experience ideally gained at a top law firm, in-house, or a combination thereof, supporting swaps, FX, rates, credit, derivatives, high-yield, distressed trading, electronic trading, and related initiatives.
- US State Bar Admission
- Must have experience advising on repo (including sponsored and whole-loan repo), securities lending, and swaps
- Experience with
- Strong understanding of ISDA framework
- Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
- Ability to simplify legal advice for multiple stakeholders within a fast paced business
Job Offer
- Base salary
- Cash bonus
- Equity
- Excellent benefits
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity for growth
- 401 (k)
Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc.
PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment.
Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.
JD, US State Bar, 3 years of experience, ideally within an investment bank supporting securities lending, sales and trading with a strong understanding of securities laws (33/34/Act) and regulationsSalary : $235,000 - $255,000